Clifford, Willow Lane, LS23

Property Description

A beautifully presented and deceptively spacious double fronted three bedroom period cottage, revealing characterful and tastefully extended accommodation of considerable charm and appeal, occupying an enviable position in the heart of the highly regarded village of Clifford. The property combines retained period features with modern day conveniences and stands within attractive landscaped gardens to both front and rear, together with a garden office, garage/workshop and off road parking for three vehicles.

Tastefully decorated throughout, the accommodation features pine internal doors, exposed ceiling beams and quality fixtures and fittings. To the ground floor, a front entrance door leads into a delightful living room centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, exposed beam ceiling and window seat. There is a separate dining room with shuttered window, exposed beams and staircase leading to the first floor, together with a useful understairs storage cellar.

To the rear, the property has been skilfully extended to provide a superb open plan dining kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of modern units and worktops incorporating a Belfast sink, central island breakfast bar with cupboards beneath, wine cooler and Rangemaster cooker. The room is enhanced by tiled flooring, Velux roof lights and bi-folding doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space for entertaining and family living. A shelved pantry with cold slab provides excellent additional storage.

A short flight of steps leads to a useful utility room fitted with matching cupboards, wooden worktops and Belfast sink, together with tiled flooring, Velux roof light and two additional windows providing excellent natural light. There is a door leading to the garden and a separate WC fitted with a modern high flush suite, wash basin and panelled dado. A short passageway leads to a concealed store room.

To the first floor, the landing enjoys a shuttered window and leads to three well proportioned bedrooms, one of which benefits from built-in wardrobes. The house bathroom is tastefully appointed and comprises a mini roll top bath, separate shower cubicle, vanity wash basin and low suite WC, complemented by half tiled walls and a heated towel rail.

Outside, the property is approached through a hand gate to an attractive front garden featuring shale pathway, shaped lawns, mature borders and established clematis. The rear garden is equally attractive and enjoys a good degree of privacy, incorporating a limestone flagged patio providing ideal space for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining, together with lawns, shale pathway, sleeper edged borders, fruit tree, outside water tap and pizza oven. There is also a useful garden office and hand gate leading to the rear parking area providing space for three vehicles, in addition to a garage/workshop with light and power connected. EV Charger.

Clifford is a highly regarded and conveniently situated village next to Boston Spa and close to Wetherby, offering excellent access to the A1(M) and the region’s commercial centres. The village provides a public house, village hall and recreational facilities, whilst nearby Wetherby offers an excellent range of shopping, schooling and leisure amenities.

An internal inspection is strongly recommended to appreciate the quality, character and deceptive proportions of this delightful village home.